Alma Middle School vs J. William Fulbright Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Middle School
Alma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
Bentonville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
718 students
| Measure | Alma Middle School Alma, Arkansas | J. William Fulbright Junior High School Bentonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 211 | #1 of 211 |
| National rank | #4330 of 15,369 | #756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 722 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| city | Alma | Bentonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. William Fulbright Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 65.2).
- •J. William Fulbright Junior High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •J. William Fulbright Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •J. William Fulbright Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 48.1%).
- •Alma Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •Alma Middle School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 718.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alma Middle School better than J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), J. William Fulbright Junior High School ranks higher (85.0 vs 65.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alma Middle School and J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Alma and Bentonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Middle School: 722. J. William Fulbright Junior High School: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Middle School and J. William Fulbright Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Alma Middle School is 42nd of 211 and J. William Fulbright Junior High School is 1st of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).